After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

She was lost in thought, wondering when she could finalize the divorce as quickly as possible.

Lucas approached her and extended his hand.

Aveline was wearing an elegant black gown that accentuated her noble features. Her delicate facial

features were beautifully highlighted, with a hint of innocence in her mesmerizing eyes. Her slender waist curved gracefully into her hips. Aveline placed her hand in his.

Lucas gripped it tightly, his eyes swirling with intense emotion as he said in a deep voice, "Ave, you look stunning."

Aveline smiled softly. "Thank you. Did you just realize that?"

Lucas was at a loss for words.

He felt somewhat helpless but wasn't angry. The tenderness in his eyes only grew stronger.

Taking Aaron's advice, he had been treating her warmly. Though Aveline still resisted him, their interactions over the past couple days had been relatively pleasant.

If things continued this way, perhaps their life together wouldn't be unbearable after all.

two left the Tudor mansion and got into

home. The guest list included) only the upper echelons of Cloudflare City's

As they exited the car, they saw a red carpet extending

the grounds had been meticulously decorated. Red banners displaying birthday wishes for Barbara adorned the

"Lucas has arrived!"

that

she's

and murmurs arose from the

Aveline directly into the mansion, his piercing

when he spotted Lucas entering with Aveline. He nearly lost his

a moment," he said with a slight nod to his companions before heading towards

a low, angry voice, "Lucas, didn't I tell you not to bring her? She has no status. How dare she show up at an event like this?" Lucas remained impassive

to contain his temper as he asked, "Have

forgot until you mentioned

guests in the foyer to hear clearly, "Fetch a coat for my wife. It may

butler was

Frederick's expression instantly darkened.